UP Teen's Dust-Free Thresher Wins PM Bal Puraskar
Pooja Pal, a 17-year-old from Barabanki, wins the PM Bal Puraskar for her innovative dust-free wheat thresher. Discover her inspiring journey from a thatched hut to national recognition.
Pooja Pal, a 17-year-old from Barabanki, wins the PM Bal Puraskar for her innovative dust-free wheat thresher. Discover her inspiring journey from a thatched hut to national recognition.
Manesar Municipal Commissioner directs officials to implement urgent measures to combat pollution. Key steps include water sprinkling, waste management, and strict enforcement of construction norms.
Bhopal's Awadhpuri road construction project, meant to improve connectivity, has become a civic nightmare. Delayed work causes severe dust pollution, health hazards, and accident risks. Residents escalate complaints to CM helpline.
MCD submits a phased plan to redevelop 1503 km of Delhi's narrow roads by 2027 to curb dust pollution. Execution hinges on state fund approval. Details inside.
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta announces a Dust Action Cell and weekly joint inspections to tackle severe dust pollution in North West Delhi. The move follows an Indian Express report highlighting ongoing issues.
Madurai faces a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses this winter. Doctors blame dust from roads & construction, with AQI above 100. Learn causes, resident struggles, and expert advice.
Delhi govt introduces strict SOP for road-cutting to control dust pollution. Mandatory dust barriers, water sprinkling & penalties up to ₹5 lakh for violations. Read the full guidelines.
Haryana Pollution Board fines violators Rs 2.8 crore in Gurgaon & Nuh for flouting dust, genset, and industrial norms. Major construction projects shut. Read the full report.
MPCB officials visited a Baner construction site to evaluate dust & noise control measures as per NGT's Dec 8 directive. Monitoring stations installed for 24-hour assessment.
Gurgaon launches a massive action plan against air pollution, featuring road revamps, new monitoring systems, and strict dust control. Discover how the city aims to clean its air.
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
Opposition MPs protest the VB-G RAM G Bill with a march, while Congress's Deepender Hooda highlights air pollution with a mask. Winter session concludes tomorrow with key bills pending. Get the latest updates.
Nagpur's air quality shows marginal improvement but dangerous nighttime PM2.5 spikes persist. Experts cite construction, local burning & seasonal factors. Citizens urged to take precautions.
UAE faces cloudy skies, rain, and gusty winds from Dec 17-19. Yellow alerts issued for dust. Temperatures dip. Stay updated with NCM warnings.
Nagpur's Hingna industrial estate faces severe air, water, and noise pollution from RMC plants, threatening worker health and productivity. Industry body demands urgent government action. Read the full report.
Urban Indian residents are turning to advanced window glazing and sealing tech to block noise, dust, and heat. Expert Dinesh Chandra Pandey explains the benefits of IGUs, laminated, and acoustic glass for modern city living.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta responds to clean air protests, stating 27 months are needed to address the pollution crisis. November was one of the most polluted months, with 15 detained during demonstrations. Read the full report.
New data reveals severe lung impairment & heavy-metal exposure in communities near India's mines. Experts warn of insufficient environmental safeguards. Read more.
NGT's Pune bench halts a Baner residential project after MPCB finds dust, noise, and waste norm violations. Builder ordered to implement measures. Final hearing in 2026.
Paediatricians in Goa raise alarm as severe air pollution from construction in Panaji and Porvorim triggers asthma and chronic respiratory issues in children, with long-term health consequences.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta personally cleaned Ring Road, announcing intensified measures & Rs 10 crore per MLA for dust-resistant roads to combat pollution. Read about the govt's action plan.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta kicks off a major city-wide cleanliness drive, focusing on waste management and dust control to improve air quality and public health. Read more.
Massive youth-led protests erupt across Germany against the plan to revive compulsory military service. Students walk out, calling it 'recruitment of death'. Details inside.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta directs DMRC to enforce strict dust-control measures at all construction sites, warning against pollution negligence. She will personally inspect sites.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin unveils an AI-designed lunar device that converts moon dust into energy, solving the critical power challenge of the two-week lunar night. Discover how this innovation works.
NASA's Perseverance rover has recorded 55 electric spark events on Mars, confirming a long-held scientific theory. This discovery could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's atmosphere and climate. Read the full details here.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Goa ministers demand action from contractor over severe dust pollution from Porvorim elevated corridor. Air quality in Panaji now equals smoking 3.2 cigarettes daily. Read about the health crisis and official response.